The Hannah Geneser Foundation

Everything pales in comparison to the loss of a child. Parents are simply not supposed to outlive their children. Parents (and other family and friends) not only grieve the crushing loss of their child, but also the loss of potential, dreams and possibilities that will never be.

How We Came to Be

On March 21, 2011, four-year-old Hannah Ray Geneser died in a tragic accident when a screen gave way and she fell from an open window. In response to her tragic and untimely death, the Hannah Geneser Foundation was founded by her parents, Jamie and Shanda.

The Hannah Geneser Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was launched in 2011 to honor the memory of Hannah and to help prevent the accidental death or serious injury of other young children. >> MORE

Our Mission Statement

The Hannah Geneser Foundation will promote the general cause of childhood safety - with special emphasis on window safety - through public awareness and educational opportunities.

Goals and Objectives

Promote public awareness and provide educational opportunities highlighting the hidden, yet prevalent, life-threatening circumstances that may lead to the unintended death or serious injury of a child

Sponsor public service announcements and provide educational materials on matters of child safety. >> MORE

News & Events

The Hannah Geneser Foundation has been recognized by AmazonSmile as a charitable organization eligible to receive contributions from Amazon purchases. This is a wonderful opportunity for us and an easy way for you to help support our cause to spread awareness on window safety for young children. We ask you to use this link whenever you are shopping on Amazon and .5 percent of your eligible purchases will come directly to our Foundation. A big thank-you to Amazon for providing this opportunity and an even bigger thanks to all of you for helping us spread Hannah's story. >> Go to Amazon Smile

2014-16 Hannah Geneser Foundation News

March 21, 2014 - Governor Branstad Declares Window Safety Day in Iowa

Governor Terry Branstad signs executive proclamation declaring March 21 Window Safety Day in the State of Iowa. Click on links to access media coverage of the event:

2013 Hannah Geneser Foundation News

August 26, 2013 - Hannah's Gift of Organ DonationHannah's family spoke about recent correspondance regarding Hannah's donation of heart valves. She continues to give to others and make a postive impact. >> Watch Channel 8-KCCI Video

June 24, 2013 - Fourth Child Falls from Metro Area WindowA two-year-old boy fell from a second story window in West Des Moines, just one day after another child fell in Des Moines - a total of four this summer. Both children are expected to make a full recovery. Hannah's Law would have helped to prevent these types of accidents. >> Watch Channel 8-KCCI Video

April 3, 2013 - Hannah's Law Fails to Advance in Iowa House of RepresentativeIn what was a very dissapointing defeat, Hannah's Law - SF381 was stopped when Chair of the House Judiciary Committee failed to include the bill as one to be considered. >> Watch Channel 8-KCCI Video

January 18, 2013 - The Journey for "Hannah's Law" BeginsJamie, Shanda and other Hannah Geneser Foundation Board members meet with legislators at the Capitol today. We can think of nothing better to honor Hannah's memory than a law supporting window safety in the home for all Iowa children. Our message is powerful and we are determined. We are very fortunate to have so many people supporting us. We hope our state legislators will listen and support us, too.>> Watch Channel 8-KCCI Video

2012 Hannah Geneser Foundation News

December 2, 2012 - Hannah Geneser Foundation Tree Awarded Third Place at Festival of TreesThe Hannah Geneser Foundation tree was awarded Third Place in the People's Choice Awards at Blank Children's Hospital's 2012 Festival of Trees. Thanks to everyone who attended the Festival this year in support of Des Moines' wonderful children's hospital. And thanks for voting for our tree. One Life..

April 3, 2012 - The State of Iowa House of Representative Unanimously Pass House Resolution 137House Resolution 137 recognizes April 2012 as Window Safety Awareness Month for Iowa's children and families. Jamie and Shanda were on hand and received a standing ovation from the representatives. We are so grateful to Representative Janet Petersen and her co-writers for their interest in child window safety.

KDSM-Channel 17 Public Service Announcement for Window Safety Week - April 2012
Jamie and Shanda, in collaboration with SafeKids of Greater Des Moines, were interviewed for a public service announcement regarding Window Safety Awareness Week (April 1-7, 2012) by local Fox affiliate, KDSM.
>> Watch Video

2011 Hannah Geneser Foundation News

KCCI-Channel 8 Interview About the Foundation - December 2011
Jamie and Shanda, Hannah's parents, were recently interviewd on the local CBS affiliate station, KCCI, about the Hannah Geneser Foundation and the work we are doing to spread child safety awareness - especially window safety. >> Watch Interview Video

EVENTS

Injury Prevention for the Child Care Provider: Window Safety and
Other Hidden Hazards